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First Boat- O'Day 192?

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• Start date May 20, 2019
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Hello everyone, I'm working on buying my first boat this week. I have a bit of sailing experience but I am certainly rusty, but looking forward to sailing and learning a lot this summer. I'm seriously considering this O'day 192 to sail on Lake Champlain. I'm looking for something in this size range that I could take on a weekend trip here and there and sleep on it occasionally with one person, and take a few friends out for day sails. I've read some good things about this boat, but the main concern anyone has put forward is that these boats are a bit slow and don't sail as well as say a Cat 22 or something in that realm. For me, I feel that it may not make a huge difference as I'm just getting back into sailing and I won't be racing. But, I want a boat that's fun to sail and has at least half decent performance/speed. Can anyone shed some light on this? Should I buy this boat?! note- it's one of the only decent options with 2 hours or so of me. There were a few Cat 22s that sold quickly. this is a link to the boat if you'd like to see it. https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/windsor-oday-192/6887075789.html Thanks for your help! -Adam  

If the trailer is in good shape (including tires) and the trailer lights work.... and the sails are not blown (ask for a test sail) and the O.B. does indeed start right up, AND the keel does not need a lot of work... then that is a good deal. She looks well cared for. An important trick is to try and start the motor again after the test sail... when the motor is cooled down. Sometimes people will run the O.B. for a long time right before the buyer gets there and it starts right up because it is still hot.  

Hello and welcome adbk710, I remember really admiring the Oday 192 at a time when we owned our first sailboat, a Lockley Sea Witch (aka plastic bath tub). The one you are looking at seems nice for a boat with some age. Boarding ladder is a plus, boom high enough so it won't be a head knocker, good sized cockpit for crew. Be aware that in a boat that size you will find that the bow goes up and changes the sailing characteristics of the boat if you fill the cockpit with people. I like the stern shape since it is not just a flat end of the boat which would detract from its appearance and its sailing ability (in my opinion). The 192 seems to be a good choice as a first boat that is trailerable. Over the years we have owned 3 Oday boats and enjoyed each one for their individual characteristics. Best wishes, 31seahorse. Excuse me, Adam, I missed your name the first time I read your post. Additionally, I have often said that boats we have owned sailed better than we did! That will certainly be true for your first boat. Enjoy the experience.  

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I would say that a 192 should fit your situation, and be a good boat to learn (or re-learn?) sailing techniques. I wonder if those that mention the 192 as being "slow" may be referring to the original sails, using a furling jib that was setup on a wire-luff furler that was at best, inefficient. Many owners have upgraded to a better furler that fits over the forestay and will allow a much better set of the sail, I would think that would help a lot! Others have eliminated the furler and had hanks added to the jib that clip to the forestay, the only problem there is the jib halyard block may need to be relocated higher on the mast to accommodate the repositioned jib (original furler required jib to be set back from the forestay to avoid interference.) A good sailor can make a slow boat faster, and a so-so sailor could turn a J-22 into a "slug". Funny thing is, I've heard people describe the Cat 22 as "slow"........... like a said above, sailboat performance can often be affected more by skippering skills than design. I used to have a friend with a San Juan 21, hardly a slow boat, but I would have to all but drag an anchor to not sail away from him in my Day Sailer II with blown-out OEM (1979!) sails. My Dad and I were pretty evenly matched (in boat speed) when he was sailing our old CAL 21 (similar boat to the SJ 21), so a SJ 21 should have easily kept up with my boat or even sailed slightly faster.  

@adbk710 that looks like a nice boat in the pics and it is hank on jib so should be much better then a fuller on that size boat. For $3k with a trailer and newer outboard is hard to beat. I'd say have fun the first year and then think about new sails your second. I had old sails my fist year and they worked, but switching to new sails our second season was a great improvement to the boat sailing abilities. I didn't realize how big of an improvement it would be, but is worth the money. Lots of winter sales on sails so wait till then.  

I love mine. I use hank on 110% jib. She sails best on a reach, and in light air I can beat Catalina 22s and Beneteau First 235 off the wind. She doesn't point too terribly well compared to some boat, but well enough. There are a couple others 192s on our lake, and I can walk away from most, including one set up with a furling 135% genoa. I don't want to bother putting sail track down the side decks, so I just keep on with my 110%. Some track on the cabin top would help with jib twist. I wish it had a traveller, but the only real option is a custom transom mount bridge over the tiller, which would make climbing in on the swim ladder more difficult. Mine points higher on port tack because the boom gets pulled slightly more to port by the offset backstay. I rigged an adjustable topping lift so I can vang sheet, and sometimes in light air I will get twist set between topping lift and vang, and then pull the boom slightly over the centerline as if I had a traveler, in order to point a few degrees higher, say to clear a headland without having to throw in an extra tack. I've slept and cooked on mine plenty with a 1 burner butane stove like they use for buffet omelets, and a SS grill I clamp in a janky way to the aft cockpit handles. I love my little 192.  

I got back into sailing on a 195 Weekender...it was a great boat, not the fastest on the bay, but I took it out to Cuttyhunk Island, about 10 miles from my home harbor, many times. I think it would be a great choice. It got me loving sailing again and 20 years later, it’s my life!  

Oops...I mean my 192...time blurs the details!  

mister_j said: Oops...I mean my 192...time blurs the details! Click to expand

If you did not get the one in the listing I have one you can call me 5087403523 Charlie  

I still use and enjoy my O'Day 19 (very much like the O'Day 192) as my trailer sailer. I first sailed it on Lake Champlain. The centerboard is fiberglassed plywood (about 50 lbs) with the keel holding the 300 lbs of lead ballast. (The 192 has 400 lbs.) It is fun to sail alone or with 4 adults on board. I use a Torqeedo Travel 1003c electric motor to go along with quiet "green" sailing. The Catalina 22 has a similar rating to the O'Day 192 but has an 800 lbs swing keel. I like the lighter centerboard. It can be raised without affecting the center of gravity. It also beaches easily. Unless you are a hardcore "racer", the O'Day 192 will be satisfying. The O'Day 19 is very close to the Rhodes 19. The O'Day 192 is just a little slower, but far from being sluggish. My primary sailboat is a Catalina Capri 22 which I keep in Winthrop MA.  

I'm guessing you bought the boat? I went to look at the listing and it is saying that it was taken down by the seller. Good luck, I think that would be a very nice boat to sail on Champlain. Same lake I sail on... dj  

I still have one call me at 508-740-3523  

@adbk710 Adam... Come back man and tells us what happened. Great to have you join, but you need to not just tease us with “I’m going to buy a boat” and then disappear. Hope it turned our to your satisfaction.  

Hello everyone!! Very sorry for the radio silence on my end! I bought the boat! 1985 O'day 192. I will post some photos when I get some decent ones. The boat is being bottom painted this week because it had some really old chipping paint and everywhere I read says that I need to paint the bottom in Lake Champlain because of algea and zebra mussels. The guy is using an Interlux paint, can't remember which exactly. Only other thing is that the boat has an indent or two from the trailer, so I had them check it at the marina to make sure there's no cracking and they said it's okay, and I'm having him check the spot on the inside this week as well to make sure. I'm stepping the mast this weekend - should be a good time, never done this before!.....  

Have lots of fun. All pictures are good ones when they involve your boat. Some may be a little better than others.  

You'll be happy with your 192, it's built like a tank. Take care of her and she'll take care of you.  

You may find this website useful for spare parts https://www.drmarine.com/ Rudy was a parts manager for O'day when they were in business.  

Rudy made a new rudder for me this spring. Nearly everything O'Day to keep your boat in shape. By the way, I figured out how to remove the winches for maintenance, or replacement. Push down hard in the center of the winch while pulling upward on the drum. A Lewmar #6 will fit right in.  

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So an O'Day 192 recently popped up for sale in my area. Naturally, I went about researching the boat and comparing it to others in the same price range, and I was shocked to find that there is next to no information about the boat. Does anyone know why this is? O'Day doesn't even have a wikipedia page that lists the models or has any information about the company. Some of the only information I could find was on the site iheartodays but even their information is limited.  

One of the reasons, O'Day went out of business some years ago. Try Sailboatdata.com for info on just about any sailboat built in the past 40-50 years.  

A Splendid tip! O'DAY 192 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com  

I was hoping for more information in the form of user experience, reviews, comparisons, etc... Rather than a bunch of numbers that basically don't mean anything to me  

Sorry we couldn't help.  

Try Odayowners.com. Maybe you can find something there.  

Whole bunch of 192's on youtube. You should learn about the numbers someday. They are the information you need to know about your boat.  

from my experience after buying an O'day 19 this year. (haven't sailed it yet) not a ton of info out there, but the oday owners group mentioned above has been helpful. it does seem like a well built boat and I was able to purchase a manual for it. (really a few loose pages but it got me the info I needed) apparently the 192 has a larger cabin and more of a shoal keel with a drop down board, other than that, same boat as a 19.  

a bag of it said: So an O'Day 192 recently popped up for sale in my area. Naturally, I went about researching the boat and comparing it to others in the same price range, and I was shocked to find that there is next to no information about the boat. Does anyone know why this is? O'Day doesn't even have a wikipedia page that lists the models or has any information about the company. Some of the only information I could find was on the site iheartodays but even their information is limited. Click to expand...

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About the O’Day

Acquired in 2013, the O'Day 192 at Greenwood Lake is the latest addition to SEAS Bergen's fleet. The boat's name is still under consideration. The chapter uses a membership model for use of the boat, with any SEAS member of any chapter also eligible to become a member of the Greenwood Lake O'Day. The annual optional dues are collected online or through the SEAS Bergen Additional Membership form .

The  O'Day  is a 19 foot sloop with a swing keel and is fitted with an outboard motor. All O'Day members are invited to crew on sails led by qualified skippers. The O'Day is seen as a natural progression from our  Basic Sailing course  to learn on a larger boat using an outboard motor, towards becoming a skipper of this day sailer. Many members progress to taking the keelboat course on the chapter's 27' Catalina - The Zephyr , docked in Haverstraw Marina on the Hudson.

The  boat slip  is located at Sportsmens’ Moosehead Marina in Greenwood Lake, NJ (254 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421). If you are looking for easy accessible lake sailing from Northern, NJ at an affordable price, this is the boat for you. Many of the boat's members became qualified skippers in just one year, and then can take the boat for a sail whenever the  schedule  and weather allows.

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O’Day annual memberships are available in 2 levels. Click here to download the membership form.

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The O’Day Committee meetings are open to all O’Day Skipper and Crew Pass members, and meet regularly during the season. Meeting dates are shown on the SEAS Bergen Greenwood Lake O’Day Google Calendar. The committee is also responsible for performing all maintenance on the O’Day, as well as planning events and training around the boat.

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O'DAY 192 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of O'DAY 192. Built by O'Day Corp. and designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.), the boat was first built in 1984. It has a hull type of Keel/Cbrd. and LOA is 5.66. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.28. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

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O'DAY 192 was designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.).

Who builds O'DAY 192?

O'DAY 192 is built by O'Day Corp..

When was O'DAY 192 first built?

O'DAY 192 was first built in 1984.

How long is O'DAY 192?

O'DAY 192 is 5.08 m in length.

What is mast height on O'DAY 192?

O'DAY 192 has a mast height of 6.48 m.

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I just put the last week of June on my calendar for crusing the Erie canal. I've got to do it this year! I've been thinking of doing this for a couple of years. The latest issue of Sail magazine has an article about cruising the Erie. I've got to to do it. Connie says she is willing.

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I received this e-mail from Chris: Hi Mark Thought I'd let you know I'm putting Testimony up for sale this weekend. We bought an 86 Catalina 22 in May in the Findley Lake NY area. I've been working on it since I brought it home, it wasn't in bad shape, but after owning Testimony I wanted to get it as close to her condition as I could. I really hate to let her go, love that boat, but we've spent a lot of weekends camping on her and decided we needed a bigger cabin. Just thought I'd let you know. I have a couple people from the sailing club we're in that are interested. I get lots of complements on how nice she is and I give you the credit and have them check out your web-site My Oday 192.

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The o'day 19 is a 19.0ft fractional sloop designed by c. raymond hunt associates and built in fiberglass by o'day corp. since 1979., 525 units have been built..

The O'day 19 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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O'Day 19 is a 18 ′ 11 ″ / 5.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.) and John Deknatel and built by Bangor Punta Corp. and O'Day Corp. starting in 1979.

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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

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CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Centerboard weight = 52 lbs / 23.6 kg Displacement includes a crew weight of 640 lbs / 290.3 kg Minimum trailering weight = 1350 lbs / 612.35 kg

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What are the best things to do in Moscow? What to do in Moscow? First, I will list the main places to visit by theme, passing by the must-sees, but also more unusual places in Moscow. Then, I will describe what to see in Moscow in one day and how to visit Moscow in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 days. Let’s go!

Good to know. For more information, click on the places to open the dedicated blog posts.

Main places to visit in Moscow & best things to do in Moscow

I worked in Moscow and I loved this city for its dynamism and energy. We find there from time to time to see friends, remember good memories and enjoy this giant city! Then the time has come for us to share with you our practical guide.

TOP 5 must-see places in Moscow

• Moscow Red Square
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Bolshoi Theatre

Places of cultural, historical and religious interest in Moscow

• Novodevichy Convent and cemetery
• Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Kremlin Izmaïlovo (pseudo-historic place, recently built in the image of the old, one of the best things to do in Moscow for your Instagram account 😉 )
• Park and ancient village of Kolomenskoye

Visit Moscow of the Soviet era

• Moscow State University and Sparrows Hill
• VDNKh and the Museum of Astronautics, one of the key landmarks of the Soviet era in Moscow
• GULAG Museum
• Metro stations
• The Stalinist skyscrapers, scattered all over the city

Less touristy places in Moscow

• Gorky Park and the GARAGE museum
• The old Krasny Oktyabr factory
• Zaryadye Park
• Center for Contemporary Art, WINZAVOD
• Business center, Moscow City

Main districts of Moscow to visit

• Patriarch Ponds
• Tchistye Prudy
• Kuznetsky most
• Arbat Street

However, regardless of the length of your stay, whether you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days or in 2, you need a visa. The article Obtaining a tourist visa for Russia could then be useful in any case.

What to do and see in Moscow in one day?

List of things to see and do in Moscow in one day:

• Go to Red Square
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral
• See Kremlin walls (but not to visit)
• Visit Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Discover Kuznetsky most districts and see Bolshoi Theatre building
• And if you have time at the end of the day: go to the Sparrows Hill or to the Moscow City for a beautiful view

Things to do in Moscow in 2 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, there are 2 purposes: do not miss the essential places of Moscow and optimize travel.

• First day: Red Square , Saint Basil’s Cathedral , Zariadye Park, Bolshoi Theatre , Kremlin
• Day 2: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the former Krasny Oktyabr factory on Balchug Island, Gorky Park, Moscow State University (one of the Seven Sisters buildings ) and Sparrow Hill

As 2 days os really short, be sure to choose an accommodation in the best districts where to stay in Moscow .

Walking on Red Square in Moscow: one of the unmissable things to do in Moscow

Iconic place and one of the must-see places in Moscow and even in Russia! Besides, if there was only one place to visit in Moscow in 2 days, this place would then be Red Square, without hesitation. Therefore, starting the city tour with Red Square is ideal . Several buildings are on the square, but not all of them have to be visited. Check out my blog post about Moscow’s Red Square in detail to learn more and not miss anything.

Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside

Even more emblematic than Moscow’s Red Square! Built in the middle of the 16th century under the orders of Tsar Ivan Le Terrible, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orthodox art, and definitely one of the unmissable places in Moscow. Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside is one of the most beautiful things to do in Moscow!

• Visit estimate time : 1h30
• Entry ticket : 700 RUB. Tickets can be purchased on the cathedral’s official website 45 days before the tour.
• Audio guide (recommended): 500 RUB
• Opening hours : June to August 10 am-6pm; from November to April: 11 am-5pm; May, September, October 11 am-5pm. Cathedral closed on Wednesdays. Entrance is closed 45 minutes before closing.
• Find out more in the dedicated article: Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow

Take a walk in Zariadye park: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow after visiting Red Square

Zaryadie Park is just a 10-minute walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, so it’s easy to include in your itinerary if you’re going to visit Moscow in 2 days. From its heights, you can see the red walls of the Kremlin. But, the most impressive point of view is the platform which overlooks the Moskva river. A must see! And clearly one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

• Open 24 hours a day
• Good to know! Park Zaryadye is also a place to visit in Moscow in winter. Find out more here: What to do in Moscow in winter?

See the Bolshoi Theatre and discover the Kuznetsky Most district

The Bolshoi Theatre is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy entrance tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets

The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets are located north of the theater. It is therefore very pleasant to find them to leave the main axes of the megalopolis.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin

Visit Kremlin is on top of things to do in Moscow. A place of power for centuries, the Kremlin then shows us a whole different image when viewed from the inside. If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, the Kremlin is certainly one of the must-see places in Moscow.

• Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday.
• See our blog post about visiting the Moscow Kremlin

Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This impressive Moscow Cathedral is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a must see if you visit Moscow in 2 days and clearly one of the things to do in Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was first built in 1883 in memory of Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s Grand Army. Then in 1931 Stalin ordered its destruction. It was then rebuilt again (identically) only in 2000.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 15. At the foot of the Kropotkinskaya metro station.
• Opening hours . Daily: 10: 00-17: 00, except Monday: 13: 00-17: 00
• Free entry (some closing restrictions, for example a short)

Good to know! In orthodox religious places, one must avoid excessively uncovered clothing. Women should cover their heads. After visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can explore Bolotny Island and Gorky Park. This is one of the routes our guide to Moscow.

The old Krasny Oktyabr factory: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow

If you cross the Moskva River by a pedestrian bridge which is located just in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and at the same time you can discover Balchug Island. Furthermore, if you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, you can include this island in your itinerary between the cathedral and Gorky park. Here is the old confectionery factory Krasny Oktyabr, which has gradually turned into a fashionable micro-district. There are then some elements of street art, cafes and restaurants and some Moscow bohemian side. At the end of the island you can see a gigantic 98-meter-high monument dedicated to the Russian reforming tsar Pierre The Great.

Good to know! You can find on this island are the trendiest nightclubs in Moscow. On weekends, there are taxi caps after midnight so there are so many people. On the other hand, if you go there in winter and during the day, the island is quite empty and less interesting to see.

Gorky Park is one of the TOP places to visit in Moscow, because it allows you to better understand the life of the locals and their rhythm. In fact, it’s a huge entertainment park. For example, in winter there is a giant ice rink and in summer – free dance or yoga lessons, sandy beaches for playing volleyball, an outdoor cinema. So, like the locals, have a Stakantchik (ice cream or cooked corn), and enjoy the atmosphere of the place: that’s one of the interesting things to do in Moscow to discover the city.

• Where? Krymsky Val 9. 20 minutes’ walk from Krasny Oktyabr, along the quays.

Sparrow Hill and Moscow State University

The Sparrow Hill, Vorobiovy Gori in Russian, is the highest point in Moscow. It is rather known to Russians, but less to travelers. A nice view on Moscow opens from the hill, and in particular on the Luzhniki Stadium. In addition, on the hill itself is the Moscow State University: an impressive skyscraper from the Soviet era.

• How to get there? By bus T7 (35 min) from Oktyaborskaya station, near Gorki Park. By metro (Vorobiovy Gorki station) + climb the hill on foot. On foot along the Moskva along the Gorky Park (1h30) + climb in funiculars.

Good to know! It is possible to cross the Moskva river by funicular. We actually tested it and it was pretty cool! That is one of our favorite things to do in Moscow!

What to do in Moscow in 3 days?

If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days, it would be interesting to dive into the Soviet era which strongly marked the country and the city. After the Bolshevik Revolution, the capital was transferred from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, in order to mark the change of power. Moscow then became the world showcase for communist ideology. Here are the best things to do in Moscow for 3-day-trip!

VDNKh, visit Moscow of the Soviet era

VDNKh is a large exhibition center in the north of Moscow, where there are still several striking witnesses of the USSR. The most interesting are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the Statue of the Worker and the Kolkhozian , which will certainly impress you with its size!

GULAG History Museum

The explanations of the museum are very well done. We really have the feeling of going back in time. If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days and you are interested in history and this subject in particular, I recommend this museum. Visit the GULAG History Museum is one of the most interesting things to do in Moscow.

Discover the Patriarche Pounds district

It’s a nice neighborhood in Moscow where you can come across rather affluent locals, but not necessarily very bling-bling. Take a walk in this area is really a cool thing to do in Moscow! In addition, the Ponds of Patriarch is one of the places of Bulgakov’s novel “Master and Margarita”. As this is an interesting area to see, we have included it in a walking tour of Moscow. The route ends at the Moscow Kremlin, which is very convenient, because you will be able to visit Moscow in 3 days by optimizing your trips.

What to visit in Moscow in 4 days: TOP things to do in Moscow in 4 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 3 days, you will already see a lot of things. On the other hand, if you stay one more day, you have plenty to do! The Novodevichy Convent, the Tchistie Proudy district and the Izmaylovo Kremlin are very good candidates for you, if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days.

Visiting Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most brilliant examples of Russian architecture, according to UNESCO. This beautiful complex was built in 1524 and today consists of the convent, but also of a cemetery whose status could be compared to that of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Visiting Novodevichy Convent is one of the great things to do in Moscow, if you want to go a little bit outside of the center!

Discovering Tchistye Proudy district

It’s one of the most popular areas of Moscow, with many cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. It is therefore a place to discover if you want to visit Moscow in 4 days. It is just as pleasant for a stroll as for the discovery of local life. For example, in winter the pond turns into an ice rink.

Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

The Izmaylovo Kremlin is more of a tourist than a historic place. On the other hand, it is a pretty impressive place to discover, especially on weekends. Inside the Kremlin, there is a flea market where you can find a little bit of everything, but mostly good souvenirs to bring from Moscow. For example, chapka, traditional Russian scarves or matryoshka (Russian dolls). Add the Kremlin and the Izmaïlovo market to your itinerary if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days, because it is a nice and very colorful place! Visiting the Izmailovo Kremlin is one of the things to do in Moscow, if you want to put colors in your Instagram account! 😉

In 4 days, we will have the opportunity to see several Moscow: Classic Moscow, Moscow of old Russia, Soviet Moscow and a little bit of the new Moscow. So what to visit in Moscow on the 5th day of travel?

What to visit in Moscow in 5 days?

Art lovers will be delighted to discover the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, while others will prefer to stroll along Arbat Street, see the buildings of Moskva-City or visit Bunker 42.

Admiring Russian art at Tretyakov Gallery

Founded in 1856 by an industrialist and great lover of art, the gallery has grown over the decades, and then bequeathed to the state. Today the collection includes more than 140,000 pieces, 15,000 of which are paintings. Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery is one of the things to do in Moscow if you want to discover Russian art!

• Where? Pereoulok Lavrouchinski 10. A 5-minute walk from Tretiakovskaya station
• Opening hours. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays.
• Entry tickets. 500 RUB.

Visiting the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents the treasures of ancient Egypt, the paintings of Rembrandt and Cézanne, a fine collection of Impressionism.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 12
• Opening hours. Daily: 10: 00-20: 00, except Thursday: 11: 00-21: 00. Closed on Mondays. The boxes close an hour before closing.
• Entry tickets. The prices vary according to the collections from 300 to 750 RUB.

Walking on Arbat Street

All Russians know Rue Arbat. So, walking on Arbat street is one of the things to do in Moscow. However, after the years, little by little it became very touristy. This is a pedestrian street only. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes there, but it is no longer the most authentic neighborhood in the city.

Seeing the buildings of Moskva-City (Moscow City)

Moskva-City is Moscow’s business center, much like Paris’s Defense district. The skyscrapers of Moskva-City are among the tallest in Europe: 373 meters high! Very nice place to see at dusk.

Good to know! You can admire a nice view of Moscow City from the docks of Tarasa Shevchenko. It’s especially beautiful in the evening with all the lights on.

Bunker 42, one of the most unusual things to do in Moscow

Bunker 42 is a secret military complex which was to be used by the Soviets in the event of a nuclear attack: a space of 7000 m² 65 meters underground!

• Where? 5 Kotelnitcheski Lane, 11.
• Prices. 2200 RUB per person
• Opening hours. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant inside. Original, but rather a tourist trap.

What to visit in Moscow in 6 days or more?

There are still so many places to see, because Moscow is a big megalopolis and there is always something exciting to do there. For example: the ancient Kolomenskoye village or the WINZAVOD contemporary art center .

If you are interested in history and want to see Russian cities on a rather “human scale”, it would certainly be interesting for you to discover the cities of the Golden Ring . For example, it is very easy to get to Sergey Posad from Moscow (less than 2 hours in train). Visiting the Golden Ring is one of the best things to do in Moscow if you are staying more than a 5-6 days.

There are still plenty of places to see in Moscow, however I did my best to list here the best things to do in Moscow, what to see in Moscow in one day, but also in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Moscow!

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